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Professional Chefs, Level 3

Advanced Technical Diploma

This qualification is designed for students aged 16 and over who are working towards becoming a chef in a professional kitchen. You are likely to have previous experience and/or a relevant level 3 qualification in cookery, such as the City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery or have completed the Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery which this qualification will build on. This qualification is designed to help you enter employment with a higher level of responsibility or at a more prestigious establishment.

This course will help you develop advanced skills and techniques to produce a range of dishes and patisserie products, enabling you to undertake a wide range of roles within a professional kitchen. The topics that will be undertaken will enable you to develop advanced skills and techniques in producing:

- meat dishes

- poultry and game dishes

- fish and shellfish dishes

- vegetable and vegetarian dishes

- pastry products

- hot, cold and frozen desserts

- cakes and sponges

To support the development of these skills, you will also undertake the following topics:

- food safety supervision

- gastronomy

The College will work with local employers who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training. Employers will provide demonstrations and talks on the industry and where possible work placements will also be provided by the employers.

There is a requirement to purchase uniform and knives which will be further explained at interview.

At The City of Liverpool College you will undertake a personalised Study Programme, which will help you to achieve your ambitions and career goals.

All of our Study Programmes are designed to help you to develop your skills and widen your college experience.

What you should expect from your Study Programme:

A substantial qualification e.g. GCSE, A level or vocational equivalent

Meaningful work experience

Help to achieve GCSE English and maths at grades A*-C if you do not already have them

Practical activities that help your personal development including study skills, enrichment activities, employability training and classes in personal and social skills to get you ready for further education or employment.

Support to enable you to progress to the next level of study or employment

English and Maths

English and Maths skills are vital for employment and to secure a place on courses at a higher level, including university.

We have a team of tutors who will work with you to achieve these essential qualifications and enable you to apply these skills in your day to day activities and work.

Since September 2013 any young person who does not achieve their GCSE in English language and mathematics at grade C or above will have to continue their studies at college. Students who have a grade D in either subject must study these subjects at GCSE level.

You could progress into employment or onto the following course:

HNC in Hospitality Management

You could enter employment as a first commis chef or a chef de partie at high end establishments, such as:

- fine dining restaurants

- Michelin Star/Rosette restaurants

- gastro pubs

- luxury hotels

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma for Professional Chefs

Minimum entry requirements are GCSE grades F-G or above in English and Maths, or achievement of Entry 3 in the College online initial assessment tests in English and Maths. It is desirable to have a reasonable level of ICT. This course is suitable for 16-18 students and mature learners. You will also be subject to interview. At interview we expect you to be enthusiastic and passionate about food. Please bring any GCSE results or predicted grades, plus any other qualifications you might have gained.

The course will in the day and partially in the evening for one academic year. You should expect to be in College for 15 hours per week over 36 weeks starting in September.

Study Programmes

Study Programmes for students aged 16-18

At The City of Liverpool College you will undertake a personalised Study Programme, which will help you to achieve your ambitions and career goals.

All of our Study Programmes are designed to help you to develop your skills and widen your college experience.

What you should expect from your Study Programme:

A substantial qualification e.g. GCSE, A level or vocational equivalent

Meaningful work experience

Help to achieve GCSE English and maths at grades A*-C if you do not already have them

Practical activities that help your personal development including study skills, enrichment activities, employability training and classes in personal and social skills to get you ready for further education or employment.

Support to enable you to progress to the next level of study or employment

English and Maths

English and Maths skills are vital for employment and to secure a place on courses at a higher level, including university.

We have a team of tutors who will work with you to achieve these essential qualifications and enable you to apply these skills in your day to day activities and work.

Since September 2013 any young person who does not achieve their GCSE in English language and mathematics at grade C or above will have to continue their studies at college. Students who have a grade D in either subject must study these subjects at GCSE level.

What the course leads to

You could progress into employment or onto the following course:

HNC in Hospitality Management

You could enter employment as a first commis chef or a chef de partie at high end establishments, such as:

- fine dining restaurants

- Michelin Star/Rosette restaurants

- gastro pubs

- luxury hotels

Qualification(s)

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma for Professional Chefs

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements are GCSE grades F-G or above in English and Maths, or achievement of Entry 3 in the College online initial assessment tests in English and Maths. It is desirable to have a reasonable level of ICT. This course is suitable for 16-18 students and mature learners. You will also be subject to interview. At interview we expect you to be enthusiastic and passionate about food. Please bring any GCSE results or predicted grades, plus any other qualifications you might have gained.

When the course runs

The course will in the day and partially in the evening for one academic year. You should expect to be in College for 15 hours per week over 36 weeks starting in September.

What's on offer at The City of Liverpool College

What's on offer at The City of Liverpool College

Had a very enjoyable evening meal at the Academy restaurant. The food was faultless and the waiters attentive and professional. They managed to accommodate one of our party who is unable to eat gluten without any fuss and made our evening a special one.